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CN05 LFW

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,114 mi
Last recorded140,114 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 LFW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 140,114 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 140,114 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 137,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre On Limit

Rear Tyres On Limit

Pass 7 May 2016 135,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2016 135,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 133,261 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 129,489 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 125,504 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 121,621 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 121,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 81,452 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 78,568 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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CN05 LFW is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 80,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN05 LFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CN05 LFW registered?

CN05 LFW is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CN05 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN05 LFW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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